Crochet Tiger Amigurumi: A Whimsical Craft Project

Crochet Tiger Amigurumi is a delightful and adorable craft project that brings a touch of whimsy to your home decor or as a thoughtful handmade gift. With its charming stripes and endearing face, this cute tiger amigurumi pattern is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Whether you're looking to add a touch of cuteness to your shelves or seeking a fun project to hone your crochet skills, creating a crochet tiger amigurumi is sure to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart.

Materials

• Thread; yellow, white, black
• Fiber for filling
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• MR – magic ring
• Sc – single crochet
• Inc – increase
• Dec – decrease
• Y – yellow
• W – white

Let's Start Crocheting the Amigurumi Tiger Pattern

Ears

Rnd 1: 6sc in MR (6)

Rnd 2: inc*6 (12)

Rnd 3: (sc, inc)*6 (18)

Rnd 4: 18sc (18)

Rnd 5: (sc, dec)*6 (12)

We have completed the ears of the amigurumi tiger pattern. Now let’s crochet arms and legs.

Arms

White yarn

Rnd 1: 6sc in MR (6)

Rnd 2: (sc, inc)*3 (9)

Rnd 3: 9sc (9)

Change to yellow

Rnd 4-12: 9sc (9)

Crochet on both sides 4sc

Legs

White yarn

Rnd 1: 6sc in MR (6)

Rnd 2: inc*6 (12)

Rnd 3: 12sc (12)

Change to yellow

Rnd 4-6: 12sc (12)

The head of the amigurumi toy will be crocheted together with the body part.

Body

From the 2nd leg, chain 6, join to the 1st leg

Rnd 1: 12sc, 6sc in chain, 12sc, 6sc in chain (36)

Rnd 2: (5sc, inc)*6 (42)

Rnd 3: 42sc (42)

Rnd 4: (6sc, inc)*6 (48)

Rnd 5: Y 16sc, W 6sc, Y 26sc (48)

Rnd 6: Y 15sc, W 8sc, Y 25sc (48)

Rnd 7-20: Y 14sc, W 10sc, Y 24sc (48)

Rnd 21: (6sc, dec)*6 (42)

Rnd 22: 42sc (42)

Rnd 23: (5sc, dec)*6 (36)

Rnd 24: 36sc (36)

Rnd 25: (4sc, dec)*6 (30)

Rnd 26: (3sc, dec)*6 (24)

Rnd 27: inc*24 (48)

Rnd 28: (7sc, inc)*6 (54)

Rnd 29-30: 54sc (54)

Rnd 31: (7sc, dec)*6 (48)

Rnd 32-39: 48sc (48)

Rnd 40: (6sc, dec)*6 (42)

Rnd 41: 42sc (42)

Rnd 42: (5sc, dec)*6 (36)

Rnd 43: (4sc, dec)*6 (30)

Rnd 44: (3sc, dec)*6 (24)

Rnd 45: (2sc, dec)*6 (18)

Rnd 46: (sc, dec)*6 (12)

Rnd 47: dec*6 (6)

Finishing Touches

Sew the ears on R37-R42

Sew the arms on R22

Sew the eyes on R34-R35